I jolted myself awake from my deep sleep. Today was the day. The day i had been looking forward to my entire life, the day that would change my life forever. My first hunt. I excitedly jumped out of bed and reached for my bow and arrow which was balanced precariously against my bedside table.

It was a beauty, carved with meticulous care, a testament to both creativity and flare as well as functionality. It was carved out of oak wood and polished to a deep chesnut hue and almost glistened in the early hours of the morning. Intricate patterns coated its exterior mapping out the stories of the village. Tucked inside this piece of art was a long thin steel string which stretched from one end to the other, vibrating excitedly at the thought of prey. I beamed down at it, excited to test out its potential.

As i stepped outside of camp, I could almost feel the crisp autumn morning. Auburn leaves were scattered against the beige canvas below providing it with a well needed colour. I breathed it all in and started to march towards the forest, my heavy leather boots meeting the ground with great force as I moved through the rocky terrain. And then I entered, and it felt like I had been placed in some fantasy. Songbirds whistled sweet sing sing melodies as they flew from one branch to the other, tucked their satin soft wings away and nestled into the mess of branches and twigs. Brooks jumped excitedly over rocks and splashed into little pools of water in a mesmerising fashion. It felt like heaven.

As I ventured further into the forest, I sensed another presence, a fleeting shadow in the shrubs and trees adjacent to where I was walking. I abruptly stopped, squinting into the the green panorama of shrubs. And then I saw it, its baby blue eyes staring right at me, half of its head tucked behind the safe confines of a large oak. I beamed at it and beckoned it towards me. It cautiously began to creep towards me and sat right in front of me. It was absolutely beautiful, it’s fur was as white as freshly fallen snow and blended beautifully into our moonlight surroundings. This day had certainly changed my life forever.